France’s Alstom delivers first Riyadh Metro train

First of the 69 trainsets handed over to Arriyadh Development Authority. The France-headquartered Alstom says it has delivered the first trainset for...

Dubai’s DEWA, General Electric discuss closer ties

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority chief meets senior GE delegation. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director & CEO of Dubai Electricity and...

Siemens celebrates milestone in Egypt power megaproject

Project will boost the country’s power generation capacity by 45% when completed. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi...

Dubai’s RTA signs agreement with Ericsson for ‘smart transport’ drive

Agreement will create an opportunity to ‘revolutionise the transport system’, says senior RTA offical. Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed...

Siemens to supply equipment for major petrochemical project in Oman

Order placed on behalf of Oman Oil Refineries & Petroleum Industries Company (Orpic). Siemens and its Dresser-Rand business will supply two gas...

$84bn in active projects in the UAE utility sector

Report finds that there are currently 401 active projects in the utility sector. There are currently 401 active projects in the UAE’s...

Middle East Rail to focus on disruptive forces and tech

Future networks, mobility and manufacturing among highlights as global railway industry leaders convene in Dubai next week. More than 350 global construction...

Minister tours UAE’s first nuclear power plant

Pictures inside the Barakah plant as Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed inspects the project, which is 76% complete. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE...

Siemens to equip Saudi gas plant with locally made turbines

Turbines to be produced at the Dammam energy hub. Siemens will supply five F-class gas turbines to the Fadhili Combined Heat and...

Iran-Afghanistan rail project progressing at ‘steady pace’

Completion of network scheduled for early 2018, Iranian official says. Work on the Iran-Afghanistan railway project is progressing at a steady pace,...